Attack marked largest by Hezbollah since October 8, following assassination of senior commander Taleb Abdullah in Israeli air raid.
Attack targeted several military sites across Israel including one known for planning assassinations.
Hezbollah launched attack on Israeli military installations using over 150 rockets and 30 drones on June 13, 2024.
Israeli military responded with airstrikes on targets in Lebanon. At least one house destroyed and casualties reported in Jannata, Lebanon.
In a significant escalation of tensions between Israel and Lebanon, Hezbollah launched a coordinated attack on Israeli military installations using over 150 rockets and 30 explosive drones on June 13, 2024. This marked the largest attack by the Iran-backed militant group since October 8, following the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Taleb Abdullah in an Israeli air raid in Jouaiya, Lebanon. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes on targets in Lebanon. According to reports, at least one house was destroyed and casualties were reported in the town of Jannata, Lebanon.
The attack targeted several military sites across Israel, including some located in the occupied Golan Heights. One of the Israeli units targeted is known for planning assassinations, according to Hezbollah. The group claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that it aimed to establish deterrence after Abdullah's death.
The incident marked a significant escalation in violence between Israel and Lebanon, raising concerns of a potential full-fledged war. Both sides have been trading accusations and threats since October 2023, when clashes first broke out along the border. The situation remains tense as of June 14, with both sides continuing to exchange fire.
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Hezbollah launched a major drone and rocket attack targeting several Israeli military bases.
This is the largest attack by Hezbollah since the outbreak of violence between the two sides on October 8.
The attack was in retaliation for the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Taleb Abdullah by an Israeli air raid.
Hezbollah used 150 rockets and 30 explosive drones to target 15 Israeli positions, including some in the occupied Golan Heights.
One of the Israeli units targeted in the attack is responsible for planning assassinations, according to Hezbollah.
Accuracy
]Hezbollah launched a major drone and rocket attack targeting several Israeli military bases.[
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support Hezbollah's position and omits any information that may contradict it. For example, the article states 'Hezbollah has been stepping up its attacks not only to respond to the killing of its commander but also to strengthen Hamas’ negotiating position amid ceasefire talks and warn Israel against launching a major offensive in Lebanon.' However, it does not mention that Israel has also suffered casualties and damage from these attacks. Additionally, the article uses emotional manipulation by stating 'No doubt, this is a dangerous escalation of this ongoing conflict.' This statement is not an objective fact but rather an opinion meant to elicit fear and concern from readers.
No doubt, this is a dangerous escalation of this ongoing conflict.
Hezbollah has been stepping up its attacks not only to respond to the killing of its commander but also to strengthen Hamas’ negotiating position amid ceasefire talks and warn Israel against launching a major offensive in Lebanon.
Fallacies
(80%)
The author makes several appeals to authority by quoting Hezbollah and Israeli military statements without providing any context or analysis. They also use inflammatory rhetoric by describing the attacks as a 'major drone and rocket attack' and 'compound attack', but do not provide any evidence of the significance or impact of these attacks beyond what has been reported by Hezbollah and Israeli sources.
]Hezbollah said the operation was 'in support of the steadfast Palestinian people and their courageous and honourable resistance in Gaza'[
Israeli media outlets reported that Hezbollah rockets wounded at least two people and started 15 fires.
The Israeli military said in a post on X that 'numerous launches were intercepted and that some ignited fires'.
[Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah portrayed the Lebanese front with Israel as historically decisive.]
Bias
(80%)
The article reports on Hezbollah launching attacks against Israeli military sites and uses language that depicts Hezbollah as taking retaliatory action in response to the assassination of a senior commander. The article also describes the Israeli unit targeted in the attack as being responsible for planning assassinations, which could be seen as an attempt to demonize Israel and justify Hezbollah's actions. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from Hezbollah sources and statements that reflect their position.
Hezbollah said the attack in northern Israel was in retaliation for the assassination of senior commander Taleb Abdullah
One of the Israeli units targeted in the attack is responsible for planning assassinations, Hezbollah said.
The source said the ‘compound attack’ also aimed to establish deterrence after the killing of Abdullah.
